Saturday, March 24, 2012

Haiku Heights "Endurance" #112

Also published for: The Poetry Picnic of the Gooseberry Garden

Another Haiku Heights Saturday has come. I first thought with this prompt "endurance" I couldn't write a haiku. So I have searched for the meaning of endurance and after that I searched for some synonyms which I could maybe use to write a few haiku at least one haiku.
I found the following synonyms: ability, bearing, cool, courage, patience, strength and guts. I will not use them all, but I have a vision for writing a haiku.

bearing the cross
along the Via Dolorosa -
spring has come


spring has come
her patience was strong
during the winter


during the winter
nature is growing in strength
to bloom again in spring


to bloom again in spring
we need the strength of who was
bearing the cross






Have a good weekend.
op

13 comments:

  1. carol l mckennaMarch 24, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    All good ~ love your second one ~ much said there ~ thanks, namaste, ^_^

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  2. Bruce MillerMarch 24, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    I really like your first one, with the traditional kireji (-) and the clever and meaningful end line!

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  3. GraceMarch 24, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Not only beautiful in form but full of meaning....I like the bearing of the cross and being carried away by His strength and love

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  4. Magical Mystical TeacherMarch 24, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    "Kireji" is a new term for me, Bruce Miller, and even after reading about it online, I'm not sure I understand what it is...but I'll keep pondering!

    Meanwhile, I agree with your analysis of the first in the set.

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  5. anthonynorthMarch 24, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Perfect for the coming Easter.

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  6. KarenMarch 24, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    Timely and beautifully written.

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  7. AnonymousMarch 24, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    i like the third best

    two senryu dedicated to the novelist

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  8. kaykualaMarch 25, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    "during the winter
    nature is growing in strength
    to bloom again in spring"

    This has deep thoughts, Chev!. It is relevant in working out strategies. During a lull in demand, we must double our efforts not relaxed. Just so we're prepared and 1 up when opportunities appear later! Great!

    Hank

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  9. ElleceeMarch 26, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Beautiful and timely lines. I really enjoy your Haiku.

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  10. A Walk In My HeartMarch 27, 2012 at 2:06 AM

    Beautifully written. Enjoyed them all.

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  11. Mariya KolevaMarch 27, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    First one is my favorite - before I have read the whole riddle. The final line of the first haiku is very meaningful. Apart from that, I find this chain of haikus very appropriate with the coming Easter.

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  12. Diana TenevaMarch 31, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    Wow! It's amazing this succession of four haikus! The last one is my favourite. Thank you for sharing them!

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  13. Belva Rae StaplesMarch 31, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    These are all beautiful, but I especially love the first and last. Well done!

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